New Testament · SCRIPTURE
Matthew 14:28
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“Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
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And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water.
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Peter answered him and said, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the waters.”
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee upon the waters.
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And answering Him, Peter said, “Lord, if You are [He], command me to come to You on the waters.”
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Matthew 14
26 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost!” they said, and cried out in fear.
27 But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
28 “Lord, if it is You,” Peter replied, “command me to come to You on the water.”
29 “Come,” said Jesus. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water, and came toward Jesus.
30 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
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